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Limitation of Life

202112mMovieDrama

1950s New York. After immigrating from Shanghai to Upstate New York for more than a decade, the traditional and Chinese-at-heart Mrs. Wang finds herself slowly drifting apart from her Americanized husband and teenage daughter.

DirectorRenkai Tan
WriterRenkai Tan
ProducersEmma DeMuth·Katherine Luo

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Cast · Directed by Renkai Tan

JJ
Jennifer Jackson
Mrs. Gonzalez
ML
Mingjie Li
Mrs. Wang
TW
Tony Wang
Mr. Wang
RX
Renee Xu
Terry

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Limitation of Life — streaming FAQ

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Limitation of Life isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Limitation of Life on Netflix?

No, Limitation of Life is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Limitation of Life on Amazon Prime Video?

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Limitation of Life isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Limitation of Life?

Limitation of Life hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 7, 2021. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.